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OPERATING MANUAL

SAVE LIVES | PROTECT PROPERTY | STAY SAFE

CONDENSED AEROSOL TECHNOLOGY


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SAVE LIVES | PROTECT PROPERTY | STAY SAFE2

2011 - All rights reserved. May not be reproduced in whole or in part without the express written permission o ARA SAfety Inc.

Condensed Aerosol Technology is a Registered Trademark and ARASAfetypRo and ARApRo are Trademarks o ARA SAfety Inc. Version 4.0-20110509

Fighting Fire with arasafetypro 4

Benets 5

Storage 6

Usage 7

Activation 8

Health and Saety 10

EMERGENCY CONTACTSIn the event o an emergency please phone1-888-955-8883

Headquarters

Phone 1-888-955-8883 (604-684-5333)

Fax 604-689-2733

Email [email protected]

Contents and Disclaimer

DISCLAIMER This training manual is

intended or trained re responders and

assumes a ull understanding o how to

saely attack structure and other res.

Civilians and other operators o the ARA

SAfetypRo should not rely on these

guidelines as a substitute or proessional

training and should never presume to be

capable o engaging a re in the same

way as a trained and properly equipped

re ghter. This manual is a supplement

to proessional training specic to the

deployment o the ARASAfetypRo.

It is not a substitute or common sense,

training, your departmants SOP or other

operational guidelines.

The ARASAfetypRo Condensed

Aerosol Technology is not appropriate or

all res and all re conditions. In some

cases and conditions, the Condensed

Aerosol Technology may ail to perorm

or to eectively suppress re. Under

no circumstances should the device

be relied on to ully extinguish re. It

is not a re extinguisher and traditional

reghting tactics are always required

to extinguish re ater deployment,

regardless o the ecacy o the

deployment. Under no circumstances

should any operator expose themselves

to elevated risks to personal saety in

order to deploy the device.


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ARA SAFETY PROOPERATING MANUAL 3

Introduction

Dear First Responder,

Thank you or making the ARASAfetypRo Condensed Aerosol Technology Fire Knockdown Tool an

integral part o your reghting arsenal. The ARApRois a highly eective light re suppression tool

that is proving itsel every day in the eld.

The ARApRoallows rst responders to buy time and help save a amily rom the loss o their home

and property and the destruction o irreplaceable personal eects rom re and water damage.

In more than 100 real re deployments to date, ARASAfetypRo Condensed Aerosol Technology

has proven so eective that most o the used devices have been replaced by the property owners

insurance company.

Prior to using the ARApRo, it is important that responders complete the training program and view

the associated short instructional video online at http://arasaety.com/training/trainingprogram.htm

Together, these will provide responders with the basic knowledge required to deploy the device saely

and eectively.

It is also important to recognize rom the outset that every re brings its own unique challenges and

dangers and that this Basic Training Program is not a substitute or ormal reghting training. When

ghting a re with ARApRo Condensed Aerosol Technology, it is essential that responders ully use

their training, common sense and the best tactical inormation available. Most importantly, responders

should always ensure that saety is their top priority.

At ARASAfety, we are continually improving our product oering and our training programs.

Your eedback helps us do that and helps us make everyone saer. I you have any questions, concerns

or comments, please dont hesitate to contact us directly at 1-888-955-8883.

We look orward to hearing your story o your ARASAfetypRodeployment in the near uture.

Stay sae,

ARASAfety


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IMPORTANT NOTICE

All res are unique. and the ARA SAFETY PRO

aerosol will behave dierently and aect re and heatdierently based on a wide variety o conditions, including but not limited to: type and density o uels

involved, intensity and spread o fame, venting, air fow, and building age, design and construction.

ARA PRO Condensed Aerosol Technology is a re knockdown tool. It is meant to supplement, not

replace, conventional reghting tools and tactics. Under no circumstance should this technology

be relied on as a sole means o suppression.

ALL FIRES MUST BE PROPERLY FOUGHT AND OVERHAULED WITH CONVENTIONAL METHODS

FOLLOWING USE OF THE ARA SAFETY PRO CONDENSED AEROSOL TECHNOLOGY.

Fighting Fire With ARA Saety Pro

Fire occurs when oxygen, heat and uel act

together to produce a sustained chemical

reaction. I any one o the our components o the

tetrahedron is removed, the re is suppressed.

ARApRo Condensed Aerosol Technology works

simultaneously on three components o the

tetrahedron heat, uel and the chemical

reaction without attacking oxygen.

ARApRo aerosol suppresses re with a primarily

potassium carbonate condensed aerosol.

When the aerosol is exposed to heat in a ire,

potassium ions break ree, absorbing energy

and reducing heat levels. These ree potassium

ions bond with the hydroxyl ions that would

otherwise uel the i re chain reaction. These

newly bonded hydroxyl ions cannot then bond

with oxygen. This breaks the chemical reactionand rapidly suppresses the ire.

Some suppression systems, such as CO2

act by

reducing oxygen levels. While this oten proves

successul in suppressing the re it can prove very

dangerous to both occupants and responders alike,

particularly in a conned space.

Water, and water-based systems, attack only

the heat and cause substantial collateral and

environmental damage over a wide area.

Water-based systems are particularly harmulwhen deployed in an environment containing

irreplaceable personal eects or sophisticated

electronic equipment.

In highly conned environments, the ARApRo

Condensed Aerosol Technology may marginally

displace oxygen. Care should be taken to remove

victims, i possible, beore deploying the device.


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Benets

Lower Temperature

When deployed, ARASAfetypRocan lower the

temperature by as much as 700F in as little as 30

seconds. Lowering the temperature this way makes

an interior attack saer and increases the ecacy o

extinguishing mediums including water and oam.

Attack Hard to Access Fires

Attic res, basement res, and res in conned

spaces can be dicult and dangerous to attack.

When strategically deployed, the device can attack

and suppress re in areas that are dicult or

impossible or crews to access.

Prevent Property Damage

Next to saving lives, saving a homeowners

property rom loss is one o the most important

roles o a reghter. Deploying the device can halt

re progress and minimize the need or water,

saving tens o thousands o dollars in structure

damage and minimizing the loss o irreplaceable

personal items and mementoes.

Buy Time

A rst arriving crew can deploy the device without

entering a structure. This can be done saely while

additional crews are en route, or while waiting orwater or oam to become available.

In a ully involved re, deploying one or more

units can suppress and contain the re so that the

structure can be saved when additional resources

become available.

Below Grade Electrical FiresARASAfetypRocan be eectively deployed in

below-grade electrical station, substation and vault

res, suppressing and containing the re while

utility crews cut the power. Manholes should be

covered immediately ollowing use o the device to

prevent aerosol rom escaping.

Prevent Flame Spread

When a ully involved re is impinging on

neighboring property, deploying the ARApRomay

knock down the re suciently to prevent spread

while an attack is mounted, or while resources are

redirected.

Control Large Fires

Large res that have not yet vented may be

suitable or multiple units to be deployed. I the

re is too large to attack eectively with existing

resources, one ARASAfetypRodeployed or

every 2,100 cubic eet can help signicantly in

bringing the re under control.

The ARA PRO Condensed Aerosol Technology is a light attack fre

suppression tool. It can be used at any stage o fre response, but is most

eective when deployed in the early stages o fre.

Following are some o the ways the ARA PRO can aid in deensive and

oensive fre attacks.


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Storage

Preparing or Service

The ARASAfetypRoconsists o a two-part

assembly, 1) a main body with an integral handle,nished in red enamel and 2) an Activator.

The 2012 version o the ARA PRO is ready or

deployment when the Activator is connected

to the body o the unit. Handle with care. No

additional preparation or service is needed

beore putting the ARApRo Condensed Aerosol

Technology into service. Please reer to Page 8 o

this manual or details on the new Activator and

Activator Instructions or deployment.

In the event your ARA PRO Activator is not

installed into the body o you unit, please call

1.888.955.8883, ext. 229, & a specialist will direct

you to an instructional video and guide you with

installation.

Please note that the ARApRo is designed to have

the activator installed at all times. The activator

should never be removed rom the device.

Store the ARASAfetypRo in the approved

protective case until ready to deploy.

Storing on Apparatus

All ARASAfetypRodevices should be stored in

a protective carrying case or on trucks secured in

the NFPA approved PAC mounting bracket, available

rom your dealer.

Replacement units rom the station should be

transerred to the reuseable protective carrying

case o the deployed unit.

ARApRodevices should be kept in an easy to

access, clearly marked location on department

vehicles.

All responders should be brieed on which vehicles

are equipped with ARApRo devices, and where

the device is stored on the vehicles.

Generally, a department will equip with a minimum

o our units per station. ARApRodevices are

customarily installed on those vehicles most likely

to arrive rst at the re ground.

Storing in Station

ARASAfetypRodevices should be visually

inspected on receipt and on an annual basis

thereater. The inspection should ensure that a

starting assembly is installed and that there are no

visible signs o damage or corrosion. Contact ARA

SAfetyor your ARA Authorized Dealer or support

in inspecting the device i required.

Replacement units should be stored in their

corrugated shipping and storage carton until

needed in a clean, dry, location in the station or

hall. Devices should be stacked no more than 5

high in original packaging.

ARASAfetypRodevices are warranted or ve

years, and have an operational lietime expectancy

o up to 10 years under normal storage conditions.

Ater that time, units should be withdrawn rom

service and used or training.

ARASAfetypRodevices that on visible inspection

appear damaged or corroded should be taken out

o service and used or training purposes. Please

note that ARASAfetypRodevices require no

user service and should never be disassembled byunauthorized personnel.

ARASAfetyaccepts no responsibility or units

which have been modifed or tampered with in any

way or damaged due to improper storage.


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Usage

At the Fire Ground

On arrival at a ire, the ARApRo should always

be retrieved immediately rom respondersvehicles and taken directly to the structure by

the responders.

I multiple units are available, responders

should have at least two devices available or

deployment, with one acting as back-up or

providing additional coverage.

Tactical Assessment

Once a tactical assessment has been conducted,

the determination should then be made as towhether or not using ARApRo Condensed

Aerosol Technology is appropriate and as to how

many units to deploy. Best judgment and training

should always be used in making any ARApRo

use determination, but generally, i the answer to

any o the ollowing questions is yes, deployment

may be supported.

Is the ire too big to combat with an available

conventional ire extinguisher?

Is the ire small enough that the ARApRo

Condensed Aerosol Technology may ully

suppress the ire, limiting or eliminating the

need to use water?

Is an interior attack planned and the structure

not signiicantly venting?

Is the temperature o the ire too high to get

close enough to eectively attack the ire with

water?

Is victim rescue required and is rescue

impossible without deploying ARApRo?

Are additional resources such as manpower,

water or oam not immediately available?

Announce Activation

Beore activating the device, it is important that

everyone on the ire ground be brieed on whatto expect.

ARA SAFETY PRO aerosol device will

deploy within 4~8 seconds o activation.

During deployment, the unit reaches very

high temperatures. It must be thrown

immediately on activation and must NOT be

deployed within six eet o a ellow ireighter

or other live person.

ara pro Condensed Aerosol Technology

generates a very large dense white cloud o

potassium bicarbonate aerosol that reduces

visibility to zero in the room in which it is

deployed.

Successul knockdown o a ire by ara pro

Condensed Aerosol Technology will result in

the smoke escaping the structure changing

rom dark gray or black, to light gray or white.


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How to Activate

1. DEPLOYMENT STRATEGY should be rmly in

mind beore handling the device.

2. REMOVE THE DEVICE FROM THE

PROTECTIVE HARD CASE

3. HOLD THE DEVICE FIRMLY with your throwing

hand

4. INSERT INDEX FINGER o your other hand

through the ring o the pin

5. PULL THE PIN STRAIGHT-OUT TO ACTIVATE

completely removing the pin rom the head o

the activator & breaking the red plastic retaining

strap. Whether or not you hear a sharp snap,

assume that THE DEVICE IS NOW ACTIVATED

& WILL DEPLOY IN 4 TO 8 SECONDS.

6. IMMEDIATELY THROW the device as close to

the seat o the re as possible & retreat a sae

distance.ENSURE THAT YOU ARE AT LEAST

8-FEET* FROM THE DEVICE AS THE DEVICE

DEPLOYS.

*8-eet is the recommended minimum

distance away rom the device as itdeploys. This recommendation is directed at

responders wearing SCBA & other protective

gear. Unprotected responders should retreat

to a greater distance rom the deploying

aerosol and ire area.

About the Activator

straightorward + proven + reliable

Activator consists o 4 key components:

A. BODY which threads into an ARASAfetypRo

B. HEAD which threads onto a BODY

C. PULL PIN which inserts at a right angle

through the HEAD

D. RETAINING STRAP which is a red plastic strap

that threads through the ring o the PULL PIN &

around the BODY o an activator, securing thepin in place until time o activation.

Activation

Activating Device

Once the decision to deploy the ARASAfetypRo

has been made, the deployment process is very

simple and straightorward.

Identiy the easiest, sae throwing path to the

seat o the re, or the nearest point possible,

and identiy a clear exit.

Instruct bystanders to stand clear. Ensure no

bystanders are in the intended throw path or in

the vicinity o the thrower.

Clear the deployment area o all personnel.

All responders on the re ground should be

clearly advised o the intention to deploy the

device. Bystanders should also be notied loudly.


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Activation

Activate the ARApRo in accordance with the

instructions on page 8.

Deployment will cause visibility in thedeployment area to quickly reduce to zero

and responders should leave the area i at

all possible. Time should be allowed or the

device to suppress the ire. This will take

approximately 60 seconds. Responders

should then assess the ire condition and

proceed according to their Structure Fire

Operational Guidelines.

I a thermal imaging camera is available

it should be held at the ready. In the zerovisibility environment ollowing deployment,

one will help to identiy hot spots and locate

any victims not already identied. It will also

help in the evaluation o the eectiveness o

the deployment.

Finally, always overhaul completely with

water or oam.

Victim Recovery

ARA SAFETY PROdevices should only be

deployed or victim recovery i sae recovery o

the victim would not otherwise be possible.

ARApRodevice should be thrown as ar rom the

victim as possible, while still deploying the device

in the area that will impact the re.

Responders should always be aware that deploying

the ARASAfetypRo will disrupt thermal layers in

the structure causing hot air to move temporarily

towards the foor, creating a serious burn hazardor any occupants.

A thermal imaging camera should be held at the

ready. In the zero visibility environment ollowing

deployment, one will be necessary in order to

locate the victim.

The victim should be removed as quickly as

possible. The victim should be treated as or

smoke inhalation. In addition, supplemental

oxygen should be provided.

Deployment Tips

Be Sae. Always put saety rst. Never expose

yoursel, other reghters, or occupants to

unnecessary risks.

Inormation is Critical. Conduct a complete

tactical size-up o the re. The more inormation

you have about the re, the more eective a

deployment will be. Communicate clearly yourintent to use the ARApRo Condensed Aerosol

Technology device.

Contain Aerosol. Limit venting. Openings such

as doors and windows should be kept shut until

the device has done its job and crews are ready to

overhaul with water.

Deploy Low and Near Seat o Fire. Throw the

device at the lowest point and as close to the seat

o the re as possible.

Be Ready. Time matters. Always take an ARA

SAfetypRowith you to the structure. This will

ensure deployment readiness at the earliest

possible moment.

Carry Two. Always have a second device available

in the event that the re is too big, too vented or

any other circumstance prevents a single unit rom

adequately knocking down and containing the re.

Deploy Beore Water. Water mist will wash

the aerosol out o the air and eliminate itseectiveness.


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Aerosol Constituents

The primary constituents o Ara Saety condensed aerosol in descending order o concentration:

Constituent CAS# GSFA# Notes

Potassium Carbonate

(K2CO3) 584-08-7 501i Commonly used as re suppressant. Previously used in bakingbeore the introduction o baking soda (Sodium Bicarbonate).Non-carcinogenic (NTP/IARC).

Potassium Bicarbonate (small quantities)

(KHCO3) 298-14-6 501ii Commonly used as re suppressant (Purple-K). Used in baking,as a type o baking powder, medications and organic arming.Non-carcinogenic (NTP/IARC).

Ammonium Carbonate (small quantities)

((NH4)2CO3) 506-87-6 503i Previously commonly used in baking beore the availability o

baking soda. Non-carcinogenic (NTP/IARC).Ammonium Bicarbonate (small quantities)

(NH4HCO3) 1066-33-7 503ii Used as re suppressant. Previously commonly used in bakingbeore the availability o baking soda. Non-carcinogenic (NTP/IARC).

Carrier Gas Constituents

Nitrogen (N2) and Water Vapor (H2O) Primary gaseous constituents

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Carbon Monoxide (CO) Present in small quantities

Nitric Oxide (NO), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)

and Ammonia (NH3)

Trace amounts

Aerosol Generating Compound Constituents

Chemical Components CAS# Notes

Potassium Nitrate (KNO3) 7757-79-1 Chemical components o Ara Saety Pro condensed aerosol generatingcompound are blended and pressed into a highly stable molded orm which isencased in an unpressurised steel canister. Store in a cool, dry, place accordingto manuacturers instructions.

Dicyandiamide (C2H4N4) 461-58-5

Organic Resin (C8H10O2) 9003-35-4

Color Beige.

Odor None

Auto-Ignition Temperature 570F (300C)

Solubility in Water Slightly Soluble

Environmental

ARASAfetypRo Condensed Aerosol Technology is environmentally riendly in both stored and deployed

orms with zero ozone depletion potential (ODP) and zero global warming potential (GWP).

Product Notes


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danslacuissonavantlintroductiondebicarbonatedesoude

(bicarbonatedesodium).Noncancrigne(NTP/IARC).

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(NTP/IARC).

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LesComposantsChimiquesCAS#Notes

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CouleurBeige.

OdeurAucune

Tempraturedinfammation570F(300C)

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etdployesaveczropotentieldappauvrissementdelozone(PDO)etzropotentielderchauement

global(PRG).


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Dploiementbasetprsducurdufoyerde

lincendie.JeterleAraProaupointleplusbasetle

plusprochepossibleducurduoyerdelincendie.

PrparationutiliserlaTAC.Chaquesecondecompte.ToujoursapporterunAraProlastructure.

Celaassureralaprparationaudploiementdans

lesplusbresdlaispossible.

DeuxAraProvalentmieuxquun.Toujours

prendreundeuximeAraProavecsoi,dans

lventualitounincendieseraittropgrand,

tropventilouquunecirconstancequelconque

empcheraituneseuleunitdtoueretde

conteniradquatementlincendie.

Dploiementavantlarrosage.Lesgouttelettes

deauerontdisparatrelesarosolsensuspension

danslairetenliminerontlefcacit.


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ActivationduTAC

ActivationduTAC/AraSafetyPro

UneoisquonadciddedployerlaTAC,le

processusdedploiementesttrssimple.

Identiferlatrajectoiredelancementlaplus

acileetlaplusscuritaireverslecurduoyer

delincendie,ouverslepointleplusproche

possible,etidentiferunesortielibre.

Enjoindreauxpassantsdesloigner.Veillerce

quaucunpassantnesetrouvedanslatrajectoire

prvueduTAC,niproximitdulanceur.

Dgagertoutlepersonneldelairede

dploiement.

Ondoitindiquerclairementtouslesrpondants

aulieudelincendiedelintentiondedployerle

TAC.Ondoitavertirvoixortelespassants.

CommentActiver

1.UNESTRATGIEDEDPLOIEMENTdoittreclaireavantdemanipulerledispositi.

2.SORTIRLEDISPOSITIFDEDESONTUI PROTECTEUROUDESONSUPPORT.

3.TEMIRLEDISPOSITIFFERMEMENTdelamainquilancera.

4.INSREZLINDEXDELAUTREMAINtraverslanneaudelagoupille.

5.TIREZSURLAGROUPILLEDIRECTEMENTpouractiverledispositienenlevant

compltementlagoupilleducorpsde

lactivateur.Toutenbrisantlacourroiede

plastiquerouge.QUEVOUSENTENDIEZUN BRUITSECOUNONPRSUMEZQUELE

DISPOSITIFESTMAINTENANTACTIVET

QUILSEDPLOIERAENTREQUATREET

HUITSECONDES.

6.LANCEZIMMDIATEMENTledispositiaussiprsdusigedueuquepossibleetreculez

unedistancescuritaire.ASSUREZ-VOUS

DTREMOINS8PIEDS*DUDISPOSITIF

LORSQUILSEDPLOIERA.

*Huit(8)piedsestladistanceminimale

recommandedudispositilorsquilsedploie.

Cetterecommandationsadresseauxrpondantsa

quiportent(SCBA)etlesrpondantsnonprotgs

devraientsloignerdavantagedudispositi

dployetdueului-mme.

LaDescriptiondelActivateur

simple+sr+efcaces

LACTIVATEURcomprend4lments:A.UNCORPSquisevissedanslAraSaetyPro.

B.UNMANCHONquisevissesurlecorps.

C.UNEGROUPILLEDESCURITquisinsreangledroitdanslecorps.

D.UNECHAINEETUNEANNEAU,consistantdunecourroiedeplastiquerougequipasse

traverslanneaudelagoupilleetautourdu

corpsdelactivateur,fxantlagoupilleenplace

jusquaumomentdelactivation.


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UtilisationduTAC

Lieudelincendie

Lorsquilsarriventsurlelieudelincendie,les

rpondantsdoiventimmdiatementprendreleAra

Prodeleurvhiculeetlapporterdirectementlastructure.SiplusieursAraProsontdisponibles,les

rpondantsdoiventavoiraumoinsdeuxAraPro

pourledploiement,ledeuximepourraservirde

secourscommecouvertureadditionnelle.

valuationtactique

Uneoislvaluationtactiqueexcute,ondoit

alorsdterminersilusageduTACestappropri

ounonetlenombredeAraProquilautdployer.

Ondoituserdesonmeilleurjugementetdesaormationpourdterminerlebesoindutiliserla

TAC.Gnralement,silarponselunedes

questionssuivantesestafrmative,ledploiement

duTACestjustif.

Lincendieest-iltropgrandpourtrecombattu

avecunextincteurdincendietraditionnel

disponible?

Lincendieest-ilassezpetitpourquunAraPro

puisseefcacementsupprimerleeu,limitant

ouliminantlebesoinderecourirleau?

Est-cequuneattaqueintrieureestprvueetla

structurepastrsventile?

Latempraturedueuest-elletropleve

poursapprochersufsammentetattaquer

efcacementleeuavecdeleau?

Doit-onprocderausauvetagedevictimes

etjuge-t-onlesauvetageimpossiblesansle

dploiementduTAC?

Est-cequedautresressourcescommeles

quipes,leauoulamoussenesontpas

immdiatementdisponibles?

Annoncedelactivation

AvantdactiverlaTAC,ilestimportantquetoutle

personnelsurleslieuxdelincendiesoitrenseign

surcequiseproduira.

LeAraProTACsedploiedansles48

secondessuivantlactivation.

Durantledploiement,laTACatteintdes

tempraturestrshautes.LaTACdoittre

lancimmdiatementaprslactivationetne

doitPAStredployunedistanceinrieure

sixpiedsdunautrepompieroudune

personnevivante.

UnAraProproduituntrsgrosnuageblancet

densedarosolsdebicarbonatedepotassium

quirendlavisibilitnulledanslapiceoil

estdploy.

LtouementrussiduneuparlaTACentrane

lchappementdeumedelastructurequi

passeradugrisoudunoiraugrisclairouau

blanc.


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StockageduTAC

PrparationduAraProTACpoursonutilisation

LeAraProsecomposedundispositibipartite:

uncorpsprincipalmunidunepoigneintgre,etunactivateur(ourni).Bienquelactivateursoit

unlmentdistinct,leAraProestnormalement

expdiaveclactivateurprinstall.

Danslventualitolactivateurestexpdi

sparment,ildoittreinsravecprcaution

etermementdanslabridedelactivateurdsla

rceptionduAraPro.Cenestpaslemomentde

tenterdassemblerlactivateurdurantuneurgence

surleslieuxdelincendie.

NoterqueleAraProatconupourque

lactivateursoitinstallentouttempset,uneois

quilestlivretassembl,lactivateurnedoitpas

treenlev.

StockageduAraProTACsurlevhiculedincendie

LeAraProTACdoittrerangdansuntui

protecteurousolidementfxbordduncamion

dansunebridedemontagePAC,approuvepar

NFPA,disponiblechezledtaillant.

UnAraProderechangedecasernedoittre

transrdansuntuiprotecteurvide,leplustt

possible,pourremplacerlunitutilise.

LeAraProdoittregarddansunendroitdaccs

acile,clairementidentif,borddesvhicules

duservicedincendie.Touslesrpondantsdoivent

savoirquelsvhiculessontquipsdeAraPro,et

olesAraProsontrangsdanslesvhicules.

Normalement,unservicesquipedaumoins

quatreAraProparcaserne.LesAraProsont

normalementinstallssurlesvhiculesquisontle

plussusceptiblesdarriverlespremierssurlelieu

delincendie.

StockageduAraProTAClacaserne

LeAraProdoitsubiruneinspectionvisuellela

rceptionetuneoisparanneparlasuite.Cetteinspectionapourbutdevriferqueledclencheur

estbieninstalletquaucunindicededommage

oudecorrosionnestprsent.Communiquezavec

AraSaetyouvotredtaillantautorisArasivous

avezbesoindaidepourlinspectionduAraPro.

LesAraProderechangedoiventtrerangs

lacaserne,dansunendroitpropreetsec,dans

leurbotedexpditionetderangementencarton

ondul,jusqucequilssoientutiliss.Nepas

empilerplusdecinqAraProdansleuremballagedorigine.

LeAraProTACestgarantipourcinqans,etaune

dureutileonctionnelleprvuedejusqu10ans

dansdesconditionsdestockagenormales.Aprs

cettepriode,leAraProdoittremishorsservice

ettreutilispourlaormation.

UnAraProquisembleendommagoucorrod

durantlinspectionvisuelledoittremishors

serviceettreutilispourlaormation.Noterque

laTACnerequiertaucunentretienetnedoitjamais

tredmontparlepersonnelnonautoris.

AraSafetynaccepteaucuneresponsabilitpour

lesunitsquionttaltresouendommages

dequelquefaonquecesoitenraisondun

stockageinappropri.


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AvantagesduTAC

Abaissementdelatemprature

Lorsquilestdploy,laTACpeutairebaisserla

tempraturedeprsde700Fenaussipeuque

30secondes.Labaissementdelatempraturepeutrendrelattaqueintrieureplusscuritaire

etrehausselecacitdesmoyensdextinction

commeleauetlamousse.

Attaquedesincendiesdaccsdicile

Leseuxdegrenier,leseuxdesous-soletles

incendiesenespacesclospeuventtrediciles

etdangereuxattaquer.Lorsquilestdploy

stratgiquement,laTACpeutsattaquerdeseux

dansdesendroitsdicilesoudangereuxdaccs

pourlesquipesetlessupprimer.

Prventiondedommageslaproprit

Outresauverdesvies,viterlapertedelaproprit

constituelundesrlesleplusimportantsdun

pompier.LedploiementduTACpeutarrterles

progrsdelincendieetminimiserlebesoindeau,

cequiaitconomiserdesmilliersdedollarsen

dommageslastructureetminimiselaperte

deetspersonnelsetdesouvenirsirremplaables.

Gaindetemps

UnepremirequipepeutdployerlaTACsans

pntrerlintrieurdelastructure.Celapeutse

aireentoutescurittandisquedautresquipes

sontenroute,ouenattendantdedisposerdeau

oudemousse.Lorsquunincendieaitrage,le

dploiementduneouplusieursTACpeutsupprimer

etcontenirlincendie,pargnantainsilastructure

jusqucequedautresressourcesdeviennent

disponibles.

FeuxdeclasseCau-dessousdusol

LaTACpeuttredployavecsuccspourleseux

dclenchsdansunecentrale,unesous-stationou

unechambredappareillagelectriquesau-dessous

dusol,poursupprimeretcontenirlincendie

pendantquelesquipessanitairescoupentle

courant.Lestrousdhommedoiventtrecouverts

immdiatementaprslutilisationdunAraProan

dempcherlchappementdesarosols.

Empchementdepropagationdesfammes

Lorsquunincendiequiaitrageempitesurune

propritvoisine,ledploiementdunAraPropeut

abattrelesfammessusammentpourempcher

lapropagationpendantquuneattaqueestmonte

ouquelesressourcessontrorientes.

Matrisedeseuxdegrandeimportance

LedploiementdeplusieursAraPropeutsavrer

adquatdanslecasdeeuxdegrandeimportance

quinontpastventils.Sileeuesttropgrand

pourtreattaquecacementlaidedes

ressourcesdisponibles,ledploiementdunAra

Propourchaquevolumede2100piedscubespeut

aiderconsidrablementmatriserlincendie.

Danslesendroitstrsconns,laTACpeutmarginalementdplacerloxygne.Il

audraitdplacerdabordlesvictimesavantdedployerlaTAC.

Latechnologiedarosolcondenseestunoutildattaquelgrepourla

suppressiondesincendies.Ilpeuttreutilisnimportequelstadedelaluttecontrelincendie,maisilestplusecacelorsquilestdployaudbutde

lincendie.

VoiciquelquesexemplesdelaaondontlaTACpeutaiderlaluttedensiveet

oensivecontrelesincendies.


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AVISIMPORTANT

Touslesincendiessontuniques.Latechnologiedarosolcondense-TAC-ragitetjoue

diremmentsurunincendieetsurlachaleur,selonunevastegammedeconditionsincluant,maissanslimitation:letypeetladensitdescarburantsprsents,lintensitetltenduedes

fammes,laventilation,ledbitdairetlge,laconceptionetlaconstructiondubtiment.LaTAC

estunoutildtouement.Ilapourbutdecomplteretnonderemplacerlesoutilsettactiques

dextinctiontraditionnels.Enaucunecirconstanceonnedoitdpendredelatechnologiedarosol

condensecommeseulmoyendesuppression.ONDOITLUTTERCONTRETOUSLESINCENDIES

ETLESTEINDREDEMANIREADQUATELAIDEDEMTHODESTRADITIONNELLESAPRS

LUTILISATIONDELATECHNOLOGIEDAROSOLCONDENSE.

LuttecontrelincendieaveclaTAC

Unincendieseproduitlorsqueloxygne,la

chaleuretuncombustibleagissentensemble

pourcreruneractionchimiqueentretenue.

Silundesquatrelmentsduttradreest

limin,lefeuestsupprim.

Latechnologiedinterruptiondesincendies-TAC

-fonctionnesimultanmentsurtroislments

duttradre:lachaleur,lecombustibleetla

ractionchimiquesansattaquerloxygne.

LaTACsupprimelincendielaidedarosols

renfermantprincipalementdubicarbonatede

potassiumcondens.

Lorsquelesarosolssontexposslachaleur

dunincendie,lesionsdepotassiumsont

librs,absorbantlnergieetabaissantle

niveaudechaleur.Cesionsdepotassium

librsselientauxionsdhydroxylequialimenteraientautrementlaractionenchane

delincendie.Cesionsdhydroxylenouvellement

lisnepeuventdoncselierloxygne.Ce

procdbriselaractionchimiqueetsupprime

rapidementlincendie.

Certainssystmesdesuppression,commele

CO2,agissentenrduisantleniveaudoxygne.

Mmesicettemthodesupprimelincendie,

ellepeutsavrertrsdangereusetantpourles

occupantsquepourlesrpondants,surtoutdans

unespaceclos.

Leauetlessystmesdebaseaqueuse

nattaquentquelachaleuretcausent

desdommagesindirectsetcologiques

considrablessurunevastezone.Lessystmes

debaseaqueusesontparticulirementnfastes

lorsquilssontdploysdansunenvironnement

contenantdeseffetspersonnelsirremplaables

oudelquipementlectroniqueperfectionn.


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Introduction

Cherpremierrpondant,

NousvousremercionsdavoiraitdelaTechnologiedArosolCondense(TAC)unepartieintgrale

devotrematrieldeluttecontrelincendie.LeAraSaetyProTACestunoutildattaquelgreet

hautementefcacepourlasuppressiondesincendies,quiaitsespreuvesdanslaviedetouslesjours.

LeAraPropermetauxpremiersrpondantsdegagnerdutempsetdaiderviterquuneamilleperde

samaisonetsapropritainsiquedeseetspersonnelsirremplaablesparsuitedesdommages

caussparleeuetlesdgtsdeau.

Jusqumaintenant,dansplusde120dploiements,enprsencedunincendierel,laTACsestavr

tellementefcacequelaplupartdesAraProutilissonttremplacsparlacompagniedassurance

dupropritaire.

AvantdedployerleAraSaetyPro,ilestimportantpourlespremiersrpondantsdeterminerle

programmedeormationpourlaTACetdevisionner,enligne,lecourtflmvidoducatiassoci

http://arasaety.com/training/operating-ft.htm.Ensemble,ceslmentsournissentauxpremiers

rpondantslesconnaissancesdebaserequisespourdployerlaTACefcacementetentoutescurit.

Ilestaussiimportantdereconnatreaudpartquechaqueincendieprsentesespropresdfset

dangersuniquesetqueceprogrammedeormationdebasepourlaTACnestpasunsubstitutde

laormationnormaledeluttecontrelesincendies.Ilestessentielpourlesrpondantsdutiliserau

maximumleurormationetlesmeilleursrenseignementstactiquesdisponiblesetdeairepreuvede

bonsenslorsquilscombattentunincendielaidedelatechnologiedarosolcondense.Demanire

plusimportante,lesrpondantsdoiventtoujoursveillercequelascuritsoitleurpriorit.

AraSaetynecessedeperectionnersagammedeproduitsetsesprogrammesdeormation.Vos

suggestionsnousaidentoptimiserceprocessusetassurerlascuritaccruedetoutesles

partiesconcernes.Sivousavezdesquestions,proccupationsoucommentaires,nhsitezpas

communiqueravecnousdirectementau1-888-955-8883.

NousespronsrecevoirbienttlesdtailsdevotrepremierdploiementduAraPro.

Scuritavanttout!

Lechedeladirection,

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2011Tousdroitsrservs.Nepeuttrereproduit,entoutouenpartie,sanslapermissioncriteexpressedAraSaetyInc.V090604MD

TechnologiedArosolCondemseestunemarquedposedAraSaety.ARAPROVersion4.02011-08-01

Luttecontrelincendie4

Avantages5

Stockage6

Utilisation7

Activation8

Santetscurit10

CONTACTSENCASDURGENCEEncasdurgence,composerle1-888-955-8883

etobserverlesdirectivesdelinvite.

Sigesocial

Tlphone1-888-955-8883(604-684-5333)[email protected]

Tabledesmatiresetrenonciation

RENONCIATIONCeguidedeormationest

destinauxrpondantsdeluttecontre

lincendiequalifsetprsumedunepleine

comprhensiondelaaondattaqueren

toutescuritdesincendiesdestructure

ouautres.Lescivilsetautresoprateurs

duAraSaetyPronedoiventpassefer

ceslignesdirectricescommesubstitut

delaormationproessionnelleetne

doiventjamaisprsumertreenmesure

dattaquerunincendielamaniredun

pompierqualifetadquatementquip.

Ceguideestunsupplmentlaormation

proessionnelleparticulireaudploiement

duAraSaetyPro.Ilneremplacepasle

senscommun,laormationnilesdirectives

oprationnellesdeluttecontreles

incendiesdestructureouautres.

Latechnologiedarosolcondense-TAC

-neconvientpastouslesincendies

ettouteslesconditionsdincendie.

Danscertainscasetconditions,la

TACpeutnepasonctionnerounepas

touerefcacementunincendie.En

aucunecirconstanceonnedoitsefer

auTACpourteindrecompltementun

incendie.LaTACnestpasunextincteur

dincendieetlestactiquesdeluttecontre

lincendietraditionnellessimposent

toujourspourteindreunincendieaprs

ledploiementduTAC,quellequesoit

lefcacitdudploiementduTAC.En

aucunecirconstance,unoprateurnedoit

sexposerdesrisqueslevspoursa

scuritpersonnelleafndedployerla

TAC.


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